Gazimur Explained

Gazimur
Source1 Coordinates:50.7231°N 117.4869°W
Mouth Coordinates:52.9361°N 120.3494°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Type2:Region
Length:592km (368miles)
Source1 Elevation:1100m (3,600feet)
Mouth Elevation:343m (1,125feet)
Basin Size:12100km2

The Gazimur (Russian: Газимур, also Gasimur or Bolshoy Gazimur[1]) is a river of Zabaykalsky Krai, Siberia, eastern Russia, a left tributary of the Argun.[2] With a length of 592km (368miles) and a basin area of 12100km2, the Gazimur is one of the major East Transbaikalian rivers. It originates in the north-west ridge of Nerchinsk. It flows generally from the south-west to north-east. The banks are typically steep, overgrown with bushes. The Gazimur typically has a shallow, rocky bottom, and clear water. It freezes at the beginning of November and thaws in early May. Gazimursky Zavod is located on the bank of the river.

In the early 1720s, the basin was explored for deposits of silver.

Notes and References

  1. Book: M.E. Sharpe, Inc. International Arts and Sciences Press. Chinese law and government. 16 July 2012. 1972. M. E. Sharpe. 55.
  2. Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain). Journal of the Royal Geographical Society. Notes on the River Amur and the adjacent Districts. 16 July 2012. 1858. 28. 414.